Carolyn Chilson's obituary , Passed away on August 30, 2025 in North Adams, Massachusetts

Carolyn Chilson

May 2, 1937 - August 30, 2025 (88 years old)

North Adams, Massachusetts

Carolyn Chilson's obituary , Passed away on August 30, 2025 in North Adams, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home

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Carolyn Chilson

May 2, 1937 - August 30, 2025 (88 years old)

North Adams, Massachusetts

Carolyn Chilson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Carolyn Chilson in North Adams, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 88, on August 30, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carolyn Chilson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Frank Stanley Chilson, Jr. (Stan); her parents, Amos Putnam and Agnes Putnam; her siblings, Esther, Amos, James and Donald; and her nephews, Edward, Lawrence and David.

She is survived by: her daughters, Julie Purinton (Douglas) of Norway, NY, Robin Coburn (Paul) of Buckland, MA and Cynthia Cote (Donald) of Buckland, MA; her grandchildren, Kristy (Michael), Jordan (Katelynn), Megan (James), Kiersten (Cody), David (Rebecca), Nathan (Sonja), Alex (Brooke) and Ashley; her brother Herbert Putnam of North Adams, MA; and her close friend Ron Wilk of Poughkeepsie, NY.. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Sweetheart Restaurant.

Please consider sending memorial contributions in Carolyn's name to MA Birds of Prey Rehab., 71 N. Poland Rd., Conway, MA 01341 or the Shelburne Falls EMS, 121 State St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home



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